Note to Parents - 5 next steps after IGCSE/WAEC...
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For Parents who have children in Years 11 or 12 (also known as S.S.2 or 3) and with IGCSE and WAEC either getting started, underway or almost
over, what are your next steps?
Well, here are a few things that should be considered at this
point. Some should have been considered even before now.
1. Post-Secondary School Study destination
Where would you want your child/ward
to study - Nigeria, UK, USA, Canada, Australia etc.? Of course, this should have
been considered much earlier than now but some people make this decision
nearing the final exam completion - IGSCE, WAEC, JAMB or when results are
released. The proposed course of study for the child also determines the study
destination as certain courses such as Law and Medicine are 2nd degree
programmes in the US and Canada. Other considerations could be the long-term
financial investment, other siblings’ current destination, distance, post-study advantages etc.
2. Determine start dates
For many countries, there are
several start dates - September, January and May. Some UK schools have
October/November. For countries like Canada, a September start date is somewhat
late due to the 20 to 24 weeks visa processing time hence January 2020 could be an option. There is still some time for applications into UK or US schools
although the visa application process may cause some delays so get the process started.
3. Standardised exams to be taken
Various destinations require
different exams as part of their assessment. Exams such as SAT, TOEFL, IELTS
etc. should
be identified, booked and be prepared for ahead of time.
4. Plan financially
This should be done upfront,
however different study destinations‘visa process require funds in the account
to cover full tuition fees and living expenses for your child/ward. The UK
require funds to rest for 28 consecutive days while others would like to see
4-6 months bank statement.
5. Use an education consultant
(popularly called agents)
Agents are meant to be
specialists in the field depending on whom you consult. They also can help with
scholarship information, guide on school application timelines, visa
applications requirements/procedures and help with the actual application.
They are extremely useful if you’re too busy to follow up and can save you not
just the stress and time but money too!
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